Lifestyle Changes

Here you will find resources to help with managing changes to your lifestyle as you adjust to what your ‘new normal’ may look like, including changes to your ability to drive, making adjustments to return to work, travelling overseas, and seeking or accepting practical help.

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Travel: Countries with Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (Australian Government)

Travel: Countries with Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (Australian Government)
There are agreements with some countries where Australian visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care, for example emergency care and care for an illness or injury that can’t wait till you get home. These countries currently include: Belgium, Finland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland…
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Coping With Fear of Recurrence (Cancer.Net)

Coping With Fear of Recurrence (Cancer.Net)
After treatment ends, one of the most common fears people have is that the cancer will come back. If this does happen, it is called cancer recurrence. Having a fear of recurrence is very normal. This Cancer.Net website provides tips and resources that may help control this fear and reduce its effect on your daily life. While the website is American…
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Concessions Available to Victorians on Low Incomes or Experiencing Hardship (Victorian Government)

Concessions Available to Victorians on Low Incomes or Experiencing Hardship (Victorian Government)
While not specifically focused on assisting people impacted by a brain tumour, there are concessions and benefits available to Victorians on a low income or experiencing hardship and in need of help with the cost of living, and you may be eligible. Support is available across many areas, including concessions for paying bills and living costs…
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Driving and Brain Tumours (Cancer Council NSW)

Driving and Brain Tumours (Cancer Council NSW)
Brain tumours, seizures, brain surgery and some medicines (such as anti-convulsants and some pain medicines) can affect the skills needed to drive safely. The Cancer Council have put together some information about what skills can be affected, questions to ask your doctor about driving when you are first diagnosed with a brain tumour, and what steps…
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Thinking Ahead: Your guide to school, study and work (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)

Thinking Ahead: Your guide to school, study and work (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)
Work and study are important parts of life. Many young adults experience disruptions to their education or employment because of cancer. This resource aims to help you plan and make informed decisions about your study or work during treatment and in the years beyond. It includes sections on: Working out your goals and priorities (even if they’re…
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